Beanstalk
YC W18Washington, US · Founded 2017 · 15 employees · 3 known investors
Beanstalk operates vertical farms using robotic and automated systems to grow leafy greens, herbs, root vegetables, and other produce for supply to restaurants and consumers, combining industrial robotics with horticultural science to enable local production of fresh vegetables.
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechFood Service Robots & MachinesGroceryVertical FarmingUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W18)
Beanstalk was founded in 2017 by Mike Ross and Jack Ross.
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Investors · 3
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Competitors · 7
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Plenty60 shared keywordsPlenty builds controlled environment farms that use vertical growing methods to produce food using significantly less land and water than conventional agriculture.
Vertical Harvest53 shared keywordsVertical Harvest operates vertical greenhouses that grow leafy greens and fresh produce year-round while providing customized employment for people with disabilities through its Grow Well program. Founded around an inclusive social-enterprise model, it runs farms in Jackson Hole, Wyoming and Westbrook, Maine and supplies local communities and chefs in the United States.
AeroFarms40 shared keywordsAeroFarms uses indoor vertical farming, artificial intelligence, and plant biology on a proprietary agriculture platform to grow fresh produce year-round with traceability and food safety. A Certified B Corporation founded in 2004, it grows and distributes leafy greens and other products locally and globally for consumers and chefs.
Babylon Micro-Farms38 shared keywordsBabylon Micro-Farms builds on-site indoor hydroponic vertical farms managed remotely through its BabylonIQ software platform to grow fresh produce year-round. It serves communities and organizations seeking locally grown food using less water and no pesticides.
Fork Farms31 shared keywordsFork Farms develops indoor hydroponic vertical farming systems, including its Flex Farm units and the Farmative platform offering growing resources and community support. It serves educators, nonprofits, food service professionals, healthcare providers, and entrepreneurs to expand access to hyperlocal fresh food.
Farmshelf26 shared keywordsFarmshelf manufactures at-home hydroponic indoor garden systems that enable consumers to grow fresh leafy greens and herbs without pesticides or plastic packaging. The company provides seedpods, nutrients, and remote monitoring via machine learning to automate the growing process for residential customers.
Just Vertical23 shared keywordsJust Vertical designs and sells indoor vertical gardens and living green walls that let consumers grow greens, herbs, and vegetables at home without soil, using built-in lighting and self-watering systems. Its products, sold to households on a monthly payment or purchase basis, come with seeds and supplies as part of a produce payback program.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Beanstalk do?
- Beanstalk operates vertical farms using robotic and automated systems to grow leafy greens, herbs, root vegetables, and other produce for supply to restaurants and consumers, combining industrial robotics with horticultural science to enable local production of fresh vegetables.
- Who founded Beanstalk?
- Beanstalk was founded by Mike Ross, Jack Ross in 2017.
- Who are Beanstalk's investors?
- Beanstalk's investors include Industrious Ventures, Snatched Ventures, Y Combinator.
- Where is Beanstalk headquartered?
- Beanstalk is headquartered in Washington, US.